Two Years of Stable Pricing for Softwood Lumber

While benchmark softwood lumber 2×4 prices popped up in mid-February, the price trend line for the past two years has been very stable. Following the extreme volatility of 2020-2022, this return to a normal seasonal price changes annually up and down by approximately US$150 mfbm was most welcome by producers and customers alike. The most […] The post Two Years of Stable Pricing for Softwood Lumber first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

B.C. lumber producers record modest improvements in Q4 2024

B.C. lumber producers experienced a bit of a lift in the fourth…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 21, 2025: US$511 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 21, 2025 is: US$511 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 21, 2025 is: US$511 mfbmThis is up +2%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$502.This is up +6%, or +$31, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 21, 2025: US$511 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Price Trends Flat Compared to One Year Ago

Severe winter weather continued across the continent into the beginning of February, stalling both construction projects and transportation of building materials. As such, the prices of most softwood lumber commodities remained flat. Indeed, this stable trend matched exactly where prices had been one year ago. Industry players were pleased to see the recent market conditions […] The post Lumber Price Trends Flat Compared to One Year Ago first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Tariffs on Canadian softwood exports to U.S. could reach 55%

Canadian softwood lumber exports to the United States could face tariffs and…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 14, 2025: US$502 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 14, 2025 is: US$502 mfbmThis is up +4%, or +$20, from the previous week when it was US$482.This is up +4%, or +$21, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 14, 2025: US$502 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Contrasting perspectives on US lumber tariffs

The debate over U.S. tariffs on imported softwood lumber continues to divide…

Lumber Prices Waffle On Political Uncertainty

As January drew to a close most benchmark softwood lumber commodity prices continued flat, staying on-trend to the waning weeks of 2024. Conversations circled around the repeated threats of tariffs. Some operators chose to veer on the side of caution, making plans only one-week out. While others maintained their usual habit of buying, or selling, […] The post Lumber Prices Waffle On Political Uncertainty first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 6, 2025: US$482 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +0.4%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +0.4%, or +$2, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Feb 6, 2025: US$482 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

US lumber prices rise slightly as tariff delay reshapes market

A 30-day postponement in the implementation of tariffs on Canadian lumber shipments…